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Here is a brief look at Press TV newsroom's headlines from 1800 GMT, January 26, 2019 to 0800 GMT, January 27, 2019.

Hezbollah warns Israel

The secretary-general of Lebanon’s resistance movement warns that Hezbollah could strike anywhere in Israel with its precision rockets. Seyyed Hassan Nasrallah added that the resistance movement could respond to Israeli strikes in Syria with a strike on Tel Aviv. Nasrallah said any Israeli attack inside the Lebanese territory will be viewed as a declaration of war and in that case, Israel would be a battlefield. He warned that Hezbollah will respond should Israel kill any members of the resistance movement. He stressed that Tel Aviv has grown frustrated with Hezbollah’s achievements in manufacturing long-range missiles. He also reaffirmed the movement’s unflinching support for the Lebanese army.

Venezuela slams US

Venezuela’s foreign minister slams the United States for what he called attempted coup against the government in Caracas. Jorge Arreaza was speaking during Saturday’s UN Security Council meeting. He said Washington is openly pushing a regime change in Venezuela, describing the move as a gross violation of international law. The Venezuelan top diplomat noted that Washington is abusing international organizations to pursue its agenda by force. Arreaza also blasted the US for imposing sanctions on Venezuela, calling them illegal. He said no foreign power can dictate its agenda on the Venezuelan government and nation.

France clashes

French police have clashed with Yellow Vest protesters in several cities across the country. The rallies were held for the eleventh consecutive weekend against President Emmanuel Macron’s economic policies. Protesters called for his resignation. Security forces used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the demonstrators. Police made 42 arrests in the capital Paris. The Yellow Vest movement emerged in November 2018 after Macron announced hikes in fuel taxes. The government suspended the increases after the protests snowballed into a general movement against the president and the high cost of living. However, protesters are still taking to streets, demanding more concessions from the government.

Brazil dam break

The death toll from a dam collapse at a mine in Brazil's southeast has risen to 34. The burst released a torrent of muddy sludge that buried many buildings. In an earlier statement, authorities said 46 people had been found alive while 300 were still missing. Many of the missing are feared dead. It is not clear what caused the dam to break.

Philippines church attack

Two blasts outside a cathedral in the militancy-hit southern Philippines have left at least 27 people dead and 77 others wounded. The first bomb went off near the cathedral in the city of Jolo in Sulu province. The second exploded outside the church as troops gathered at the scene. The Philippines' national police chief announced the casualties, saying seven soldiers were among the dead. The presidential spokesman also condemned the attacks as an act of terrorism and murder. No one has so far claimed responsibility for the blasts. But officials blame Abu Sayyaf Takfiri terrorists, who are deeply rooted in Jolo and have carried out a string of similar attacks in the area over the past years.

Maduro hails UN meeting

Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro has hailed Saturday’s UN Security Council meeting on his country as a great victory. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had pushed for a Security Council statement expressing full support for power transition in Venezuela. He failed to get his motion up in the council, as Russia, China, South Africa and Equatorial Guinea blocked his push ahead of the meeting. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan president has said that Caracas would start talks with Washington to establish an interests office in both countries within 30 days. Maduro’s comments came a few days after he broke ties with the US, following Washington’s recognition of Venezuela’s opposition leader as head of state.